Salary: $3,142.00 – $3,823.00 Monthly
Location : County of Imperial, CA
Job Type: Limited Term
Job Number: 202300307
Department: Social Services – Family Justice Ctr Prgr. 1928001
Opening Date: 06/02/2023
Closing Date: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Covid 19 Vaccination Requirements: The County of Imperial is requiring all new hires countywide, to be vaccinated against Coronavirus (Covid-19), prior to their first day of employment. Refer to Covid 19 Vaccination Requirements section under Supplemental Information listed below as additional vaccination requirements may apply.
Basic Function and Distinguishing Characteristics
Under general supervision, the Social Service Aide assists Social Workers by performing specifically designated tasks related to the improvement of family functioning and child and adult services; and performs related work as required.
Social Service Aide is a paraprofessional class. Incumbents assist Social Workers by relieving them of routine tasks such as performing assessments of clients in the In-Home Support Services program, instructing parents in the development of parenting and household management skills, and/or performing various tasks for the child and adult service programs.
The Social Service Aide differs from the Social Worker in that the former requires a lower level of skill and training than the level required of a professional Social Worker.
Education and Experience/ Licenses and Other Requirements
Sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units of college, including fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units in social welfare, social/human service, sociology, or other social or behavioral science;
OR
Two (2) years of full-time experience providing social services in a public or private setting to disadvantaged adults or children;
OR
A combination of education and comparable experience equivalent to two years of full-time experience which includes a minimum of fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units in social or behavioral science. When combining education and experience; fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one-half (22.5) quarter units equal six months of experience.
Examples of social or behavioral science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, law, nursing, nutrition, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women’s studies.
Supplemental Information
- Maintains a routine caseload of elderly adults who are infirm or incapacitated and receiving household services.
- Conducts ongoing client needs assessments and verifies needs by contacting medical and health services providers.
- Presents client assessments to professional staff for approval.
- Completes narrative reports regarding a client’s condition and services provided and/or recommended. Enters data regarding case and client information and contacts into automated system.
- Makes client referrals to medical personnel or social workers as needed.
- Provides direct training and counseling to mentally ill and developmentally disabled parents on parenting and household management skills, and teaches families about nutritional meal preparation, budgeting and household care.
- Monitors the medical and psychological care of abused children.
- Supervises visits between parents and children and reports observations to social worker.
- Provides emergency child care.
- Transports or accompanies clients to appointments for service or interviews.
- May testify in court hearings.
- Assists Social Workers in providing a variety of child and adult social services.
- Acts as liaison between clients and professional staff, individuals and groups in the community serviced.
- Directly assists families in using and learning about the resources of society, particularly medical, legal and employment services.
- Maintains records of work performed, and performs other related work as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Employees may be required to work with clients of various age groups and clients with mental health issues, physical health issues, substance abuse issues, victims of abuse and/or domestic violence, at risk of abuse, and financial instability.
- Employees may encounter hostile and emotionally troubled clients, including children and parents under the influence of controlled substances and alcohol.
- Employees may be required to represent the County in administrative appeals and fair hearings.
- The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designated positions must take and pass the bilingual proficiency examination administered by the California Department of Human Resources, Merit System Services.
- Employees in this position will be required to drive in and out of the County to conduct business and transport clients. Travel may include an airplane commute.
- Employees may be required to change diapers, carry infants/toddlers, and secure children in car seats.
- Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent with the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification, and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct an investigation during the time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirements: Per the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, facilities such as Public Health, Behavioral Health and Corrections may have additional requirements that would apply to new hires, transfers and current employees. Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should contact the
A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.
The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or TTY (442) 265-1169.
*NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).
About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation’s winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.
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